Marcario Garcia-Houston, TX
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Don.Morfe
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World War II Medal of Honor Recipient for action near Grosshau, Germany on November 27, 1944. He is buried in Houston National Cemetery, Houston, TX in Section H-A, Site 1.
Waymark Code: WMWZ9Z
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2017
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He was born on January 2, 1920 in Villa de Castano, Mexico and died on December 24, 1972 in Houston TX. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: GARCIA, MARCARIO
• Rank and organization: Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, Company B, 22d Infantry, 4th Infantry Division
• Place and date: Near Grosshau, Germany, 27 November 1944
• Entered service at: Sugarland, Tex.
• G.O. No.: 74, 1 September 1945
Citation: While an acting squad leader of Company B, 22d Infantry, on 27 November 1944, near Grosshau, Germany, he single-handedly assaulted 2 enemy machinegun emplacements. Attacking prepared positions on a wooded hill, which could be approached only through meager cover, his company was pinned down by intense machinegun fire and subjected to a concentrated artillery and mortar barrage. Although painfully wounded, he refused to be evacuated and on his own initiative crawled forward alone until he reached a position near an enemy emplacement. Hurling grenades, he boldly assaulted the position, destroyed the gun, and with his rifle killed 3 of the enemy who attempted to escape. When he rejoined his company, a second machinegun opened fire and again the intrepid soldier went forward, utterly disregarding his own safety. He stormed the position and destroyed the gun, killed 3 more Germans, and captured 4 prisoners. He fought on with his unit until the objective was taken and only then did he permit himself to be removed for medical care. S/Sgt. (then private) Garcia's conspicuous heroism, his inspiring, courageous conduct, and his complete disregard for his personal safety wiped out 2 enemy emplacements and enabled his company to advance and secure its objective.
Armed Service: Army
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